Collectible Stocks and Bonds from North American Railroads
by Terry Cox

New Jersey

One of original colonies
Became state: Dec 18, 1787

Located between the two states with largest numbers of known railroads, New Jersey has a tremendous number of identified certificates. Like both Pennsylvania and New York, the New Jersey state seal is often seen on railroad certificates.

Because of its long use and strong allegorical elements, this seal shows wide variations on stocks and bonds. All the versions seem to show the main elements. Central shield with three plows Standing Liberty at left with staff and Liberty cap, Prospecrity (aka Ceres, Plenty) at right holds cornucopia. Horse head and helmet above shield. "Liberty and Prosperity, 1776" on ribbon below.

Number of Varieties of collectible certificates
(counting all companies that operated within the state)
Moderate number (500 to 1000 varieties)
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